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Two flexibility tests

Sit and reach tests for the lower back, hamstrings

If you've begun or want to begin regular stretching exercises, these tests will give you a good indication of how flexible your body is.Source: Sport Fitness Advisor

Published: Fri 26 Jun 2015, 3:53 PM

Updated: Sun 19 Jul 2015, 5:58 PM

Sit and reach tests for the lower back, hamstrings
Sit against wall with legs flat
Have a helper put box against your feet and ruler on box
Trunk twist
Tests torso, shoulders
Put a mark on wall; stand in front of mark, an arm's length from the wall and facing away from the mark 
Hold arms level; twist body and knees as far to right as possible without moving feet and put mark on wall 
Repeat on left side and average your results

Trunk twist

Trunk twist



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